Terms and Conditions

PWCBuilding Control Services

Terms and
Conditions

Orders are considered to be a statement with the
address of the project, name and address of the owner of the work, and all
other details necessary to complete the basic paperwork and create subsequent invoices.
The owner of the work is the person responsible for all fees regardless of any
arrangements the owner has with another party for payment.

On receipt of an order it will be assumed the owner of
the work has given authorisation for the Approved Inspector to proceed with the
assignment and has viewed the Terms and Conditions at www.pwc.uk.net. Orders can be taken in any
form, including telephone and email.

On receipt of an order PWC will commence work on the project.

Applications can be accepted by email, subject to some
limitations, that should be discussed with your contact at PWC.

A plan fee becomes due on the acceptance of the order.
An invoice may be raised if the plan fee does not accompany the application.
Plan fees are non-refundable.

Minor design changes will be accommodated,
however substantial changes to the design may incur additional charges.

An inspection fee becomes due immediately following
the first inspection. An invoice for this will follow the first inspection.

Fees will be paid in full before a final certificate
can be issued. If payment of an invoice is not made within 60 days PWC will
automatically suspend any further work on the assignment and add a charge of 2%
for each month, or part, of which the invoice remains unpaid. All fees will
attract VAT at the prevailing rate.

A scheme of staggered payments can be arranged for
projects where the inspection fee exceeds £5000. This should be discussed with
your contact at PWC.

Initial Notices must be served a minimum of 5 working days prior to work commencing on site or the Local Authority may reject the Initial Notice.
PWC will make an administrative
charge of £130 under these circumstances. Any failed payments, cheque or electronic
means, will attract an administrative charge of £25.

Please be aware that PWC provide a Building Control
Service to assist the owner in their legal obligation to undertake work that
complies with the requirements of the Building Regulations. It is the
owners/designers responsibility to advise PWC of any underground
obstructions such as public sewers, cellars etc. This service is provided in
the form of a plans examination process and a number of visual site
inspections. Requests for inspections will typically be required at foundation
excavation before concrete, dpc/dpm, first floor level, roof, pre-plaster,
drainage and completion; however this will be dependent on the project and
should be confirmed with your contact at
PWC. PWC are not Clerks of the Works and it is recommended that owners should
always ensure the building work is supervised throughout by a qualified
surveyor or similar.